en.Wedoany.com Reported - Chevrolet has unveiled the 2027 Silverado 1500 full-size pickup, with the key change being the adoption of General Motors' (GM) latest sixth-generation LS6 small-block V8 engine, available in 5.7-liter and 6.6-liter displacement options.

GM has not yet released specific parameters for the 5.7L and 6.6L V8 engines, but dealer and industry reports indicate output power of approximately 300kW/580Nm and 350kW/680Nm, respectively. The new engines replace the previously used 6.2-liter EcoTec3 naturally aspirated gasoline V8, which is currently employed in the Silverado 1500 models sold in the Australian market (including LTZ Premium and ZR2 trim levels).

In the U.S. market, the 2027 Silverado will be offered in seven trims: ZR2, Trail Boss, Custom Trail Boss, Work Truck, Custom, Silverado (formerly LT), and High Country.

GM Executive Chief Engineer Mark Dickens, introducing the LS6 engine, stated that the team conducted extensive testing and validation on these engines to ensure the durability, capability, and reliability that Silverado customers expect. The engine debuted earlier this year in a 6.7-liter form (400kW/705Nm) on the Corvette. The Silverado's powertrain will be produced at GM's Flint Engine Operations center in Michigan, the Tonawanda Propulsion plant in New York, and the St. Catharines Propulsion facility in Ontario, Canada.

The upgraded Silverado features a revised exterior design, including a new front-end treatment, LED headlights, revised LED taillights, thicker wheel arch flares and side skirts, and dual exhaust systems standard from the Custom trim level. Inside, the redesigned dashboard incorporates a new frameless display, featuring a 16.3-inch central media screen and a 12.2-inch digital instrument cluster. The ZR2 and High Country trims also come standard with a head-up display and an 11.5-inch front passenger display. In the U.S. market, the Z71 package is now standard on four-wheel-drive models, including skid plates, hill descent control, and off-road suspension.

When asked about plans to launch the new Silverado in the Australian market, a spokesperson for GM Australia & New Zealand told CarsGuide: "While we are excited about the news of the next-generation Silverado, we have not made any announcements regarding future models in the ANZ region at this time."

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